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As expected, the embargo has lifted, and the big sites are releasing their prepared previews of the new Sony NEX-C3 and 30mm f/3.5 macro lens:
Some points of interest about the new products which weren't clear from the extensive information leaked prior to release:
Imaging Resource has an excellent preview: Sony NEX-C3 Review
As always, 1001 Noisy Cameras has full coverage of the release: 1001 NOISY CAMERAS
The NEX-C3 is available for pre-order at Amazon, although the listing incorrectly refers to a 12x optical zoom: Sony NEX-C3 at Amazon (Pre-Order)View attachment 37582
Some points of interest about the new products which weren't clear from the extensive information leaked prior to release:
- The NEX-C3 has a claimed greater than 20% improved battery life sompared to the NEX-5 and NEX-3
- According to DPReview, the 16MP sensor has been re-engineered to offer "improved power consumption, with the promise of lower image noise and improved temperature characteristics as a result"
- Also from DPReview, we learn that "the level of button customization has been increased... (the left and right buttons on the rear dial are now customizable)", which will be a welcome change to most readers of this site
- The new E-mount (NEX mount) macro lens is the world's lightest life-size (1:1) macro lens
- The minimum working distance for the macro lens is just 2.4cm (0.95in)
Imaging Resource has an excellent preview: Sony NEX-C3 Review
As always, 1001 Noisy Cameras has full coverage of the release: 1001 NOISY CAMERAS
The NEX-C3 is available for pre-order at Amazon, although the listing incorrectly refers to a 12x optical zoom: Sony NEX-C3 at Amazon (Pre-Order)View attachment 37582